SBU conducts searches in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Security forces carried out a search at the residence of the Primate of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Paul, as well as on the premises of the monastery.

The security service of Ukraine conducts searches by place of residence of the Primate of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Paul. On Friday, November 30, said the press Secretary of SBU Elena Gitlyanskaya, reported Ukrainian news.

According to her, searches are conducted in the residence of Paul and also in the premises of the monastery in the criminal case on the fact of incitement to religious hatred (article 161 of the Criminal code).

Earlier buildings of Pochayiv Lavra were returned to the Kremenecko-Pochayiv state historic and architectural reserve.

In turn, representatives of the UOC (MP) stated that Pochayiv Lavra will continue to use the complex of buildings, despite the decision of the Ministry of justice. The brethren of the Pochayiv monastery considers the decision of justice attempt to turn the Shrine into a Museum.